Immigration Enforcement in Nevada

Nevada Week | Immigration Enforcement in Nevada

SEASON 8: EPISODE 815 | Airdate: 10/16/2025

Nevada becomes the first state taken off a list of sanctuary jurisdictions, after a memorandum of understanding was reached between Nevada and the Department of Justice. We explore what this means for various forms of immigration enforcement in Nevada. We also discuss the politics behind these policies and how immigration could play into the 2026 midterms. 

Guests

• Athar Haseebullah, Executive Director, ACLU of Nevada
• Isabella Aldrete, Reporter, The Nevada Independent
• Steven Hilding, Vice President, Revolutionizing Microtargeted Campaigns

Resources

• DOJ and State of Nevada Sign Immigration Enforcement Agreement; Nevada Removed from “Sanctuary State” List
• Nevada, DOJ sign immigration enforcement memo that will take state off ‘sanctuary’ list
• ACLU Nevada
• Revolutionizing Microtargeted Campaigns